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My nose hump is getting bigger. Any suggestions?

Ever since I began high school people have been noticing the small hump on my nose. Ever since I've been pressing it everyday. My nose would be red most of the day. To this day I can definitely see it has become bigger. I've been told that its just swelling thats making it look bigger but I dont think so. When I go to bed It looks even worse and thats when I start pressing the hump again. Have I perhaps broken my nose bone or damaged the cartilage for my nose to have gotten bigger?

Doctor Answers 6

Nose bump getting bigger

February 19th, 2015
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There are many possible causes for a bump on the nose including the ones you mention.  You should schedule an appointment with a rhinoplasty surgeon for a complete evaluation and to discuss the cause and possible treatment options
Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS


New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

February 19th, 2015

Nose bump getting bigger

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There are many possible causes for a bump on the nose including the ones you mention.  You should schedule an appointment with a rhinoplasty surgeon for a complete evaluation and to discuss the cause and possible treatment options
Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS


New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

Nasal bump

February 19th, 2015
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All of these could be possible regarding your nasal bump. It is difficult to say what is wrong with your nose without reviewing photos. Your next step should be to schedule a consultation with a rhinoplasty surgeon to get a thorough evaluation including photos and computer imaging to better understand the procedure and to clarify expectations. Best of luck to you.
Michael T. Somenek, MD

Michael T. Somenek, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

February 19th, 2015

Nasal bump

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All of these could be possible regarding your nasal bump. It is difficult to say what is wrong with your nose without reviewing photos. Your next step should be to schedule a consultation with a rhinoplasty surgeon to get a thorough evaluation including photos and computer imaging to better understand the procedure and to clarify expectations. Best of luck to you.

Michael T. Somenek, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nose becomming larger

February 21st, 2015
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you should consider stopping pressing on your nose as it may be making is larger. This may be occurring as you may be irritating the underlying tissues resulting in more scar tissue. Scar tissue may feel quite firm. This is just a consideration. Your nose may also be naturally growing. It seems that you are concerned about a hump which can be eliminated with a closed rhinoplasty.  A consultation would be helpful.

Web reference: http://orangecountyrhinoplasty.com/closed-rhino-gallery-1.html#faded

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS
February 21st, 2015

Nose becomming larger

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you should consider stopping pressing on your nose as it may be making is larger. This may be occurring as you may be irritating the underlying tissues resulting in more scar tissue. Scar tissue may feel quite firm. This is just a consideration. Your nose may also be naturally growing. It seems that you are concerned about a hump which can be eliminated with a closed rhinoplasty.  A consultation would be helpful.

Learn more: http://orangecountyrhinoplasty.com/closed-rhino-gallery-1.html#faded

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS

My Nose is Getting Bigger

February 20th, 2015
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It is not uncommon for a nose to increase in size as an individual becomes more physically mature. Massaging your bridge will not change the underlying bone growth. Your only irritating the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 40 reviews

February 20th, 2015

My Nose is Getting Bigger

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It is not uncommon for a nose to increase in size as an individual becomes more physically mature. Massaging your bridge will not change the underlying bone growth. Your only irritating the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 40 reviews

Rhinoplasty for dorsal hump reduction

February 20th, 2015
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The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage must be shaved down surgically to remove it. Pressing on it manually will do nothing. Once the hump has been shaved down, osteotomies of the nasal bones are required to narrow the bridge line. Closed rhinoplasty techniques can accomplish the goals of hump removal. For many examples, see the link below

Web reference: http://www.seattlefacial.com/progallery/dorsalhumpy_photos24.html

William Portuese, MD
February 20th, 2015

Rhinoplasty for dorsal hump reduction

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The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage must be shaved down surgically to remove it. Pressing on it manually will do nothing. Once the hump has been shaved down, osteotomies of the nasal bones are required to narrow the bridge line. Closed rhinoplasty techniques can accomplish the goals of hump removal. For many examples, see the link below

Learn more: http://www.seattlefacial.com/progallery/dorsalhumpy_photos24.html

William Portuese, MD

Rhinoplasty is the only way to reduce your hump.

February 20th, 2015
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Rhinoplasty is the only way to reduce your hump. Pressing it will not do anything except make it red and larger if scar forms. 
Toby Mayer, MD

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

February 20th, 2015

Rhinoplasty is the only way to reduce your hump.

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Rhinoplasty is the only way to reduce your hump. Pressing it will not do anything except make it red and larger if scar forms. 
Toby Mayer, MD

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

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